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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-29 at 18:05
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Israeli strikes kill Hamas elite Nukhba
Gaza ceasefire restarts after Beit Lahia strikes
Iran Saudi Turkey deepen ties shift security
The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 2:00 PM news update from the newsroom. Israeli forces say they have killed dozens of militants in Gaza in a series of strikes, including members of Hamas’ elite Nukhba unit and participants in the October 7 attacks. The Israel Defense Forces say among those killed were two battalion-level operatives, two deputy battalion-level officers, and 16 company-level commanders, part of a continuing effort to degrade Hamas’s military capabilities and deter attacks against Israeli civilians.
The IDF says it has resumed enforcing the Gaza ceasefire after a series of strikes in response to Hamas violations, with reports of explosions and smoke across the enclave as forces targeted an infrastructure site in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip where weapons are said to be stored. The move underscores how fragile the pause remains and how quickly conditions on the ground can escalate.
In a broader regional frame, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are pursuing closer ties, a shift analysts say could reshape security and diplomacy across the Middle East. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said strengthening relations with Turkey has become more important than ever as Tehran seeks new strategic alignments amid changing regional dynamics.
Internationally, a major Paris case drew attention as authorities announced the Louvre robbery suspects’ arrests, with DNA linked to a scooter used in the raid. The case highlights how cross-border crime intersects with high-profile security concerns in an era of globalized wrongdoing.
Closer to the conflict’s front line, nearly 6,000 Palestinians have illegally crossed into Israel in 2025, according to a briefing to the Knesset’s National Security Committee. Enforcement against illegal employment has intensified, producing 1,183 indictments so far this year, up from 985 in 2024, illustrating how the conflict and its economic strains ripple through daily life and livelihoods.
On the nuclear front, Western intelligence officials say Iran is not actively enriching uranium, but activity near stockpiles has been detected, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in an interview with AP. The agency emphasizes there is no active enrichment at the moment, even as concerns about the trajectory of Iran’s program persist.
In Syria, President Ahmed al-Sharaa has touted substantial investment and reconstruction prospects, announcing that Syria has attracted about $28 billion in investments in the past ten months. The World Bank estimates the cost of rebuilding Syria at roughly $216 billion, underscoring the scale of the challenge and the competing regional interests vying for influence in the post-conflict environment.
Within Israel’s security and political landscape, a leak investigation into footage from the Sde Teiman detention facility has prompted a criminal probe and the temporary leave of the Military Advocate General as authorities consider possible involvement by others in official circles. The case has intensified debate over accountability within the security apparatus amid a war that has stretched the country’s institutions.
Globally, the tech economy adds another layer of context as Nvidia’s market value surpasses $5 trillion, marking a milestone in the AI-driven era that also shapes international competition and security considerations.
In the United Kingdom, one victim in the Manchester synagogue attack died from a police gunshot during a security operation, while a separate inquest confirmed another victim’s death from knife wounds, reminding audiences that violent extremism remains a global challenge.
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